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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,006.49, 43,520.10 and 17,900.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,006.49, 43,520.10 and 17,900.25 is: 26,856.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,006.49 : 43,520.10 = 17,900.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,006.49/43,520.10 = 17,900.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,006.49x = 43,520.10 × 17,900.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,006.49x = 779,020,670.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,020,670.03/29,006.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,856.77

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